Senior IT Project Head

Dkhoon Emirates; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Riyadh is seeking a Senior IT Project Head to lead IT teams and manage the implementation of SAP B1 for business optimization. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in IT project management, focusing on software implementation and IT security. Responsibilities include overseeing the technological strategy, managing system integration, and ensuring compliance with data protection standards.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in IT project management with a focus on SAP.
• Experience with IT security management and IT infrastructure.
• Proven track record in software implementation and customization.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT teams and ensure compliance with data protection standards.
• Oversee technological strategy including SAP B1 implementation.
• Design and maintain cybersecurity measures and IT infrastructure.

Skills

ERP & Software Implementation and Support experience (SAP B1, SAP Business By Design)

SAP configuration and customization

Project management and coordination

Database administrator and support (Hana, SQL server, Oracle)

Application and report development (SQL, Hana, VB .Net, C#, Crystal report)

IT Budgeting & Cost Control

Demonstrable VMware skills

IT Hardware, Network & Security Concepts

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Managing the IT teams, ensures compliance with data protection standards, and provides technical guidance for digital transformation efforts related to SAP B1 and other IT applications.
• Overseeing the company's technological strategy, including the implementation and management of SAP B1 (SAP Business One) to optimize business processes, improve efficiency, and support growth.
• Evaluation, customization, and integration of SAP B1 modules such as finance, sales, MM, inventory, and manufacturing, ensuring seamless operation across departments.
• Collaborate with senior management to align technology initiatives with business goals, oversee system upgrades, security, and user training, and stay updated on emerging technology trends to recommend innovative solutions.
• Design, implement, and maintain the organization\'s cybersecurity measures, IT infrastructure, networking, and server systems.
• Protect company data and systems from cyber threats by deploying firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols, as well as conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Manage network configuration, ensure optimal performance and uptime of servers, and support the deployment of hardware and software solutions.
• Monitor network traffic, troubleshoot connectivity issues, perform backups, and ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
• Stay updated on emerging security threats and technological advancements to proactively safeguard the company\'s IT environment.
• Establish and maintain efficient and reliable technology operations, including systems infrastructure, network, data management and security protocols for high performance, uptime and data integrity.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies.
• Identify and mitigate technology-related risks, ensuring data privacy and security regulations compliance.
• Advise management on planned IT changes and provide ideas for improvements within the corporate office through IT processes and new technology.
• Ensure overall alignment of the Strategic Market IT Roadmap within the Management team
• Manage relationships with internal and external third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with project objectives.

Technical Skills – Required

• ERP & Software Implementation and Support experience (SAP B1, SAP Business By Design, SAP COO, IVend, Microsoft Navision, Mfgpro)
• SAP configuration and customization, functional modules expertise
• SAP system integration and interface development (Retail, E Commerce, Zatca and Other add-ons)
• Project management and coordination, troubleshooting and problem-solving
• End-user training and support, process improvement and efficiency
• Database administrator and support (Hana, SQL server, Oracle)
• Application and report development (SQL, Hana, VB .Net and C#, Crystal report, Excel, Ivend)
• IT Budgeting & Cost Control
• IT Auditing & Policy implementation
• 3rd Line Business Application support
• Demonstrable VMware skills
• IT Hardware, Network & Security Concepts, firewall

Experience

12-15 Years or more

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Retail